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13 eco-friendly Christmas-themed crafts for kids

Nothing gets kids into the holiday spirit quite like a great Christmas craft -- and below are 13 festive and fantastic crafts. All of these Christmas crafts involve recycled materials or materials you and your child can source in nature. Note that some of these crafts do require parent participation; especially if you've got a younger child -- but no worries because these crafts are fun for people of all ages!

Pine Cone Gnomes

These pine cone gnomes are just about the MOST adorable craft ever and an awesome way to use those pine cones your toddler loves to pick up on nature walks. This cute craft is perfect for winter as is, or you can make bright green and red felt hats and mittens if you want more festive gnomes.

DIY Christmas Tree Crayons

This craft is more than just fun for a young child because recycled Christmas tree crayons also make a great stocking stuffer or small gift for your little one’s friends, meaning your child gets to help make homemade holiday gifts.

Toilet Roll Reindeer

Felted Christmas Trees

If you’ve got a handful of scrap felt or old sweaters full of holes, then this sweet Christmas tree craft can help you recycle that wool into something awesome. You can check out other helpful felted tree tutorials here and here.

Traditional Christmas Wreath

A wreath is for sure a craft parents will need to help with. However your child will have lots of fun helping you collect fresh fir branches and other nature items to use for the wreath, plus he/she can help you plan a unique design using ribbon and other decorations.

Natural Candy Cane Play Dough

Recycled Paper Mini Christmas Tree Ornaments

You can use recycled books, newspaper, magazines, sheet music or any other scrap paper you choose to make these cool fanned out Christmas tree ornaments. Then hang them on the tree or set them on a holiday table.

Recycled Holiday Luminaries

This recycled luminary craft is easier for older kids to help with, but even younger kids can help you plan designs. Once done, the whole family will enjoy how festive these pretty lanterns look both indoors and out. As an alternative to an image design, consider writing words, like “Peace” or “Joy” on your cans.

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13 eco-friendly Christmas-themed crafts for kids

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Nothing gets kids into the holiday spirit quite like a great Christmas craft -- and below are 13 festive and fantastic crafts. All of these Christmas crafts involve recycled materials or materials you and your child can source in nature. Note that some of these crafts do require parent participation; especially if you've got a younger child -- but no worries because these crafts are fun for people of all ages!

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Pine Cone Gnomes
These pine cone gnomes are just about the MOST adorable craft ever and an awesome way to use those pine cones your toddler loves to pick up on nature walks. This cute craft is perfect for winter as is, or you can make bright green and red felt hats and mittens if you want more festive gnomes.
+ Pine Cone Gnomes+ We Bloom Here On Facebook

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Felted Christmas Trees
If you've got a handful of scrap felt or old sweaters full of holes, then this sweet Christmas tree craft can help you recycle that wool into something awesome. You can check out other helpful felted tree tutorials here and here.
+ Felted Christmas Trees+ Small Things On Pinterest

nature christmas crafts - DIY wreath tutorial

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Traditional Christmas Wreath
A wreath is for sure a craft parents will need to help with. However your child will have lots of fun helping you collect fresh fir branches and other nature items to use for the wreath, plus he/she can help you plan a unique design using ribbon and other decorations.
+ Traditional Christmas Wreath+ Fynes Designs On Pinterest